
Science & Environment
Scientists raise alarm on 26 species of butterfly at risk of extinction
Scientists have identified the top 26 Australian butterfly species and subspecies at greatest risk of extinction.
Scientists have identified the top 26 Australian butterfly species and subspecies at greatest risk of extinction.
Keep your eyes out for this metallic beauty.
Without sufficient data, scientists can’t identify population collapses or list insects under national species protection legislation, but a new citizen science project based on butterflies may help.